Bike selling--experts needed

bartersb

OK, I know the right number of bikes to own is n+1. In my household right now n=3 is what I have now & I don't see that increasing without a costly divorce.

So as I look to sell my 2 year old "good bike" in favour of another "good bike" I would appreciate is any advice on the best way to go about selling it to maximise value.

The bike is a 2012 model Scott CR1 SL (58cm) however I did not begin riding it in March 2013 & it has never been ridden in winter. It is in very good condition & has been serviced regularly (brand new Dura ace cables this summer, new DA chain, bar tape, tyres) .
Original suggested retail price £5,299. Spec can be found here: http://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/produ ... sl-20-m54/

Can someone suggest best way to sell & likely depreciation?

Cheers!

gethinceri

Not sure the forum rules permit this.

Anonymous

Unless you got it at well under list price I would say its going to be big depreciation.
Especially at this time of year.
You can still get a brand new one for £2999. People on ebay often pay more for used stuff than they could get it for brand new with a warranty though.

What do you not like about the bike?
If its not a great bike then that will further affect resale, and if it is a good bike then why sell it (unless its too big)?
58cm (unless Scotts come up small) may not be the most sought after size in a high end racy bike either.

Could you not get rid of a different bike perhaps and just downgrade your current best bike?